Manker-James

Elizabeth Manker, formerly of Eudora, and Edward Dean James Jr., Locust Grove, Okla., married Wednesday, July 27, 2005, in Locust Grove with Sister Mildred Hutchinson officiating.The bride is the daughter of Gregory and Donna Manker, Baldwin City, formerly of Eudora. The groom is the son of Edward James Sr., and Julie and Billy Spradlin, all of Locust Grove, Okla.Amanda James was matron of honor. William Rogers was best man. Billy Mack Spradlin Jr., was groomsman.Baylee Chestnut and Alexis Chestnut, nieces of the bride, were flower girls.A reception was given in Locust Grove.The bride graduated from Baldwin High School in 2002. The groom graduated from Locust Grove High School in 1999. He is employed by the Cherokee Nation Casino in Catoosa, Okla.After a honeymoon trip to Tulsa, Okla., the couple is at home in Locust Grove.